Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with ischial bone tumor treated by partial pelvis removal
By Endo, Yoshifumi et al.·Published in The Journal of veterinary medical science·2022·School of Veterinary Medicine, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Mid-to-caudal partial hemipelvectomy with limb preservation for ischial tumor in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 10-year-old spayed female Golden Retriever was brought in for limping on her back leg, and a firm mass was found on her pelvis. Imaging showed a bone tumor, which was identified as a sarcoma. The veterinarian performed a surgery to remove the tumor while preserving the leg. After the operation, the dog was able to use her hind leg well and lived for over two years without any signs of the tumor returning.
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Abstract
A 10-year-old spayed female Golden Retriever was referred for hindlimb lameness. A firm mass was palpated over the right caudal pelvis. Computed tomography revealed an osteolytic bone region and an associated periosteal reaction in the ischium, including the acetabulum. The histological diagnosis was sarcoma of unknown origin. A mid-to-caudal partial hemipelvectomy was performed to remove the mass. Femoral head and neck osteotomy was performed to allow hindlimb preservation. Following surgery, the dog regained satisfactory hindlimb use over time and was alive for 821 days with no recurrence or metastatic disease. This report indicates that mid-to-caudal partial hemipelvectomy with femoral head and neck osteotomy is technically feasible and allows for tumor control with preservation of the hindlimb and its function.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34897159/